9 conversations found
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-159 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The interaction served as a brief administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with the General. No substantive policy matters or further developments were recorded in this short exchange.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-160 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to determine the specific whereabouts of General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The President requested that the operator locate Haig, who was reported to be in office room 2. This brief exchange served as a logistical inquiry to facilitate direct communication between the President and his military aide.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:11 pm and 7:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-161 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to inquire about the arrival status of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. The primary purpose of the brief inquiry was to confirm whether Kissinger had returned from his travels, which involved Alexander M. Haig, Jr. No substantive policy decisions were made during this logistical check-in.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:44 pm and 8:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-162 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a long-distance call to Reverend Billy Graham in San Francisco. This administrative exchange facilitates direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive discussion occurs during this brief connection.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:44 pm and 8:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-163 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate a brief, in-person meeting at the Oval Office. During this exchange, the President instructs the White House operator to delay a pending call to Billy Graham in favor of speaking with Kissinger. The discussion concludes with an agreement for Kissinger to arrive at the office shortly.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:44 pm and 7:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 529-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal check-in with an unidentified individual to facilitate a returned telephone call. The dialogue remained limited to clarifying scheduling expectations and general administrative coordination. No substantive policy decisions or political developments were recorded during this brief interaction.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:44 pm and 7:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 529-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and John Ehrlichman discuss the budgetary implications of upcoming domestic policy initiatives, specifically focusing on the costs associated with social programs and aging. The President tasks Ehrlichman with developing a concrete financial strategy to ensure these programs remain manageable within the federal budget. This consultation serves as a follow-up to broader planning sessions previously held at Camp David regarding administration priorities for the fall.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:53 pm and 8:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 529-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictated a memorandum to John D. Ehrlichman regarding the strategic allocation of federal expenditures in preparation for the 1972 election cycle. The discussion focused on balancing domestic spending, such as environmental initiatives, with the potential economic and employment impacts of defense budget cuts. Nixon tasked the Domestic Council with analyzing these fiscal trade-offs to inform his final budgetary decisions during an upcoming summit in San Clemente.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:53 pm and 8:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 529-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon directs John Ehrlichman to cultivate influential local media figures, specifically television commentators and radio talk show hosts, to bypass the perceived hostility of the Washington national press. The President also outlines a strategy for upcoming meetings at Camp David and San Clemente, tasking staff with distilling his leadership image and key political issues into a concise, impactful narrative. This effort aimed to refine public relations and consolidate political support through direct engagement with media personalities who held significant grassroots influence.